A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to any transfer of United States territory, including certain islands in the Arctic Ocean.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that under the Constitution any right, title, or interest of the United States in any territory, outer continental shelf, exclusive economic zone, or fishery conservation zone, including the islands of Wrangell, Herald, Bennett, Henrietta, and Jeannette, may only be transferred to another country by treaty and enactment of the Congress.

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Timeline

1. 18 December 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 18 December 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 18 December 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. East, John P. [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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